On 7th November 2013, Collins, in association with the Royal Observatory Greenwich, will publish two new tools for astronomers of all levels for the first time. Collins 2014 Guide to the Night Sky by Storm Dunlop and Wil Tirion, is a month-by-month guide that explores the stars and constellations visible from Britain and Ireland in 2014. Collins Planisphere is specifically designed as the perfect companion to understanding and exploring the sky above us.
Collins 2014 Guide to the Night Sky is a practical guidebook, an easy introduction to astronomy, and a useful reference for seasoned stargazers.
It includes an introduction that initiates readers to everything the amateur stargazer needs to know, as well as interesting facts about humanity’s relationship with the stars, dating back to the Greeks and Romans. This great book includes easy-to-use star maps and is perfect for use in the field, and at home.
Collins Planisphere, also written by Storm Dunlop and Wil Tirion, is a star finder that allows visible stars to be easily identified for any particular date and time. This star finder is suitable for use anywhere in Britain and Ireland, Northern Europe, Canada and Northern USA, and is best viewed as near to latitude 50 degrees north as possible.
It is an easy-to-use practical tool to help any budding or experienced astronomer identify the constellations and stars above them. Just dial in the date and time by rotating the inner plastic disk showing the time until it lines up with the relevant day of the year on the outer ring, and then look up. The moveable disk also comes in a plastic wallet which contains detailed instructions for use as well as further information about stargazing.
Storm Dunlop and Wil Tirion, are experienced and respected astronomical experts and authors. Both the Collins 2014 Guide to the Night Sky and Collins Planisphere are approved by the astronomers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich.
The Royal Observatory, Greenwich is the home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian of the World, making it the official starting point for each new day and year. It is also home to London's only planetarium, the Harrison timekeepers and the UK's largest refracting telescope. It runs the annual Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition.
Collins 2014 Guide to the Night Sky
Published 7th
November 2013 ¦ UK RRP: £6.99
ISBN: 978-0-00-754074-7¦ Size: 210x148 mm ¦ Paperback
Available to purchase from all good book shops and online
Collins Planisphere
Published 7th
November 2013 ¦ UK RRP: £9.99
ISBN: 978-0-00-754075-4¦ Size: 300x300 mm
Available to purchase from all good book shops and online
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